GOURMET MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS

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Categories     turkey     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Healthy

Yield 10-12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 23

The burger:
2 pounds ground turkey meat
Half a dozen 6-inch corn tortillas
OR about 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
2 tea spoons cumin seeds, roasted and ground in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle/molcajete
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup epazote, finely chopped (if available)
2 table spoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2-3 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 onion, minced
1/4 cup salsa of your choice
salt to taste
1/4 cup olive or grape seed oil
Additional oil for greasing grill or pan.
To serve:
Buns
Mild cheddar, queso chihuahua and/or Monterray jack cheese
Avocado slices or guacamole
salsa
slices of onion grilled for 1-2 minutes per side
tomato slices
lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • If using corn tortillas, toast in pre-heated, 400-degree oven about 15 minutes before turning and toasting for 15 more minutes or until crunchy. Break tortillas into smaller pieces and add a few at a time to the food processor until all are ground to crumbs. Add these crumbs or crushed tortilla chip crumbs to turkey. Combine remaining ingredients, except for oil. Add that to turkey. Form turkey into flat patties that are a little thinner in the middle than on the sides. Brush both sides of patties lightly with oil. Place in refrigerator until ready to cook, up to one day ahead of time. Brush grill or pan with oil and heat to medium high. Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side or until center is no longer rare. If desired, top burgers with cheese about one minute before removing from heat. Toast buns on grill or in toaster until slightly browned. Serve with suggested toppings.

Denise Rain Lacasandile
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others would enjoy them.


Mumtaz Fayez
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey burgers, but these were actually pretty good.


Donna Thomas
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These turkey burgers are a great way to switch up your burger routine. They're juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Farha Chowdhury
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Meh.


Charlie Hyder
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These burgers are delicious and healthy too! I'm definitely going to be adding them to my regular dinner rotation.


Bawa Mohsan
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Not bad, but I think I prefer beef burgers.


Hamza Damba
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I made these burgers for my family, and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them without complaint.


Pabitra Chaudhary
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So flavorful! I love the combination of chipotle powder, cumin, and coriander.


sanaullah Ahmad
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with guacamole and salsa, and they were a hit.


rafay khanzai
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about turkey burgers, but these were surprisingly good! The flavors all worked really well together.


Ashok Sunar
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The chipotle powder really makes these burgers special. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


ZayitH officiall
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These were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra avocado next time.


Adnan Majeed
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I love that these burgers are made with turkey instead of beef. It's a healthier option, and it still tastes great.


Heart Touching
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Excellent balance of spices! The chipotle powder gives it a nice kick without being too spicy.


Cait Moor
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shahed Nidal
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These turkey burgers were a hit at my last cookout! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the turkey was cooked perfectly.